Architecture transformation can have a significant impact on software maintenance and support in the following ways:
1. Increased Complexity: Changes in the architecture of a software system can result in increased complexity which in turn can make it harder to maintain and support the software.
2. Compatibility Issues: A new architecture may not be compatible with some of the existing software components. This can lead to additional effort and cost in maintaining and upgrading these components.
3. Enhanced Features: An updated architecture may bring in new features which may require additional maintenance and support activities.
4. Training Requirements: Changes in architecture may require training for staff in order to be able to maintain and support the software effectively.
5. Expandability: Architecture transformation may enable the software to be more expandable. This means that support staff must be able to handle the additional complexity and maintainability of the expanded software.
6. Scalability: A new architecture may make the software more scalable, but again, this requires support staff to be trained and equipped with the necessary skills and tools to support a more scalable system.
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